Jared Brounstein has been hired as the Town of Osoyoos’ new director of operations. (Contributed photo)

The Town of Osoyoos has announced the hiring of a new director of operations.

Jared Brounstein, currently working as operational services manager in Osoyoos since January, is taking on the position effective immediately.

Brounstein spent the last three years working in the private sector as a project manager for a heavy civil construction firm in Clearwater, the town stated in a news release.

“He comes to the town with many years of municipal experience ranging from large and medium to small rural communities,” the town said.

The position opened after former director Jim Dinwoodie left in May.